ante

ante

"Ante" in Portuguese means "before" or "in the presence of."

Here, 'ante' is used to indicate a reaction triggered by the presence of a situation or entity, meaning 'before' in the sense of facing.

Ante tamanha beleza, ele ficou sem palavras.

Before such beauty, he was left speechless.

In this sentence, 'ante' is used to express facing or encountering challenges, emphasizing determination and steadfastness.

Não devemos recuar ante os desafios.

We must not retreat in the face of challenges.

Here, 'ante' serves to introduce the condition under which the decision was made, effectively meaning 'in view of' or 'concerning.'

O juiz tomou uma decisão ante a evidência apresentada.

The judge made a decision in view of the presented evidence.